Courage Personified

This is the photograph of a 4 year old boy who apparently lost his parents and elder sister in the train accident on 20.10.2009 near Mathura Junction. Goa Express had rammed into Mewar Express in the wee hours of morning. This boy was found with right lower limb traumatically amputated. As no adult came forward to tell about him it was presumed that all adults travelling with him were dead.

Yours truly was told this heart rending story on reaching the Methodist Hospital by the staff present there. Amazingly the boy was aware of his surroundings and oriented. He displayed unbelivable composure in his interaction with everybody. In fact it was he who told his name and the address of his Home. When his father turned up the relief on everybody's face was apparent. The author also said a silent prayer of thanks for this gloom lifting event.

Within a few minutes the boy became friendly and even waved a good bye when author was leaving the hospital.

This boy is Master Hitesh, a resident of Jaipur.